For many Republican lawmakers, protecting the 2nd Amendment was far more important than protecting women. One reason for the “no” vote – Republicans opposed restricting firearms access for men accused of beating their girlfriend.

Every online or Big Box Store dollar you spend goes into some billionaire’s pockets in CA, MN, AR or somewhere else that isn’t home. When we shop local, our money stays right here at home. Helping our neighbors, ourselves and our tomorrows.

It may be easier to shop online or at one of those Big Box Stores. But – supporting local stores keep money and jobs in the community. Besides, Jeff Bezos and the Waltons have plenty of money already, don’t you think?

My all-time absolute favorite. It’s a magical story of fading childhood beliefs and a deep sense of hope that the magic never will fully disappear if you choose to keep it alive. I’m choking up already just thinking about it.

When we shop where we live, the money stays where we live. Invigorating our communities, building our Mom & Pop businesses, helping our neighbors. When you shop the big boxes and online giants, your money leaves town and the rich get richer.

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In the five seconds you’ll spend reading this post, Jeff Bezos will have made over $11,000! Let’s do our holiday shopping in Rock Island County. It creates local jobs, grows local business and feels so darn good that we’re not making the world’s 3rd richest man even richer.

Find that perfect holiday gift that’s made in America and carries a union label. bit.ly/4p83HTw And don’t forget, if you’re shipping, use a union carrier like the US Postal Service or UPS.

Today is Human Rights Day. May each of us, every day, commit ourselves to making the Promise of America a reality for everyone. Regardless of skin color, language spoken, where they come from, who they love, who they worship (or not). Everyone.

So many choices! Most important of all is that you choose to shop right here at home. It means jobs for our neighbors, successful, growing mom & pop businesses and vitality for our neighborhoods and communities.

The cruel irony is that today, the Republican Big Beautiful Bill is going to take health insurance away from as many as 15 million Americans – and for millions more, premiums will more than double.

The cruel irony is that today, the Republican Big Beautiful Bill is going to take health insurance away from as many as 15 million Americans – and for millions more, premiums will more than double.

Every dollar has the power to make a difference. Goods Unite Us (bit.ly/48BcjMJ) helps you identify companies and brands that support Democratic values, empowering you to align your spending with your values.

With the exception of our continent’s indigenous people, we are all migrants or descendants of migrants. Let’s change the Trump narrative. Because when we welcome foreigners to our communities, they don’t stay strangers for long. They become neighbors and friends.

Let’s revive and preserve this classic door-to-door tradition of celebrating the season in song. And if you can’t carry a tune (like yours truly), just smile and hum along!

Habari gani? Let the light of Kwanzaa bring happiness to your home.

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